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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: huberson huberson <blh_huberson@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:17:52 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Hello,


Hello, Sir & Mme

I am writing to request from your valiant personality.
In fact I come from the Ivory Coast (Abidjan), and I called YRE LAGO HUBERSON
I gained a very good foundation in the field of football through the center of high-level training IMPERIAL FOOTBALL CLUB with whom I changed for three years.
I am now looking for someone who can help me and with whom I would like to pass new steps, discover new horizons.
I am but preferably versatile defender (N° 5).
I am a fairly complete player, and you would have the opportunity to discover all my athletic qualities.
I am ready to give my best and put all my features at your disposal if you give me the opportunity.
By informing you that I am somewhat put you in contact with my training center for further information.
My performances:
Field of vision of the Games
Ball control
Good tip speed
Physics
Technical
Percussive.
You can e-mail me.

I AM IMPATIENT TO RECEIVE YOUR ANSWER


Please accept the spirit of my highest consideration and hope to meet with you.

Cordially.

YRE LAGO HUBERSON


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